The 1832 Society

The Wabash mission statement boldly proclaims that the College educates men “to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely.” Members of the 1832 Society demonstrate for students what it means to “lead effectively” when they generously contribute annual gifts of $1,000 or more.

The Wabash tuition only accounts for about half of what it actually costs to educate a student. Thus, every student benefits from a “silent” scholarship before actually receiving any merit- or need-based financial assistance. Leadership gifts allow Wabash to recruit academically motivated, intellectually curious, and well-rounded students regardless of a student’s financial circumstances — a tradition as old as Wabash itself. 

1832 Society support extends far beyond scholarships and financial aid. Your gifts provide wireless technology across campus, networking events for post-Wabash career opportunities, weeklong immersion learning trips, and weekend athletic and artistic events.

Please consider a meaningful leadership gift and help us reach our 2009-2010 goals.

1832 Society Gift Table for 2009-2010

The following table indicates the collective impact of leadership gifts on the Wabash student experience and the goals for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

Gift Level	Donors (Goal)	Dollars (Goal)
$25,000 and above	17	$938,794
$10,000 - $24,999	38	$529,642
$5,000 - $9,999	41	$231,532
$2,500 - $4,999	87	$254,064
$1,000 - $2,499	411	$486,285
Total	594	$2,440,317

Membership in the 1832 Society begins with those who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more from personal contributions or a combination of personal and corporate matching gifts.

Corporate Matches and Your 1832 Society Gift

To find out if your company offers a matching gift program, visit www.wabash.edu/alumni/matching. If your company is listed, simply complete the materials from your human resources department and send them to Wabash.

1832 Society Gift Recognition Levels

$25,000 and above      Edmund O. Hovey Circle

$10,000 - $24,999       Frank H. Sparks Circle

$5,000 - $9,999           Elihu W. Baldwin Circle

$2,500 - $4,999           Byron K. Trippet Circle

$1,000 - $2,499           Caleb Mills Circle

Inaugurated in January 1999, the 1832 Society is the College’s leadership giving society. Membership in the 1832 Society establishes an identity for gatherings, solicitations, and relationship building.

All 1832 Society members receive recognition in the Honor Roll of Donors and Volunteers, invitations to special on- and off-campus 1832 Society events, and an annual commemorative collection of Chapel speeches.